Now days, Candidates are excited and nervous for the upcoming SBI PO Prelims 2016 Exam. This is the perfect time to keep everything in check right from your confidence level to the PO Exam admit card.

Important SBI PO Exam Events and Dates

Here is the table showing important SBI PO Exam dates and events that you must be aware of.

It is very crucial to qualify in SBI PO prelims 2016 exam so that you are called for the SBI Main exam 2016. But before you write SBI PO prelims 2016 Exam, the most important thing is the PO prelims admit card.

Click here for SBI PO 2016 Prelims Exam Admit Card

Details that you must always check on a SBI PO preliminary Exam admit card

The details which will be mentioned on the SBI PO Prelims 2016 Exam Admit card are:

• Candidate’s Name
• Candidate’s Registration Number (This must be same that you have received after registration/form fill-up time)
• Exam Date and Slot (Exam Timings)
• Exam Centre along with its complete address (This is where you are supposed to report to give exam; this is allotted as per your preference)
• Candidate’s Date of Birth
• Candidate’s Picture

Important Pointers about SBI PO prelims admit card 2016

Do not forget to take printout of your SBI PO preliminary Exam 2016 admit card as without it you are not allowed to sit in the examination center.

Do not forget to carry your original ID card f and its photocopy as a proof. Valid ID proof can be your Voter ID card, PAN card, Adhaar Card, Driving License, and Passport.

Keep your stationary like black/blue pen, pencil, eraser etc that is specifically mentioned in the instructions of the SBI PO prelims Exam 2016 admit card.

Aspirants can download Admit cards from June 14 for the SBI PO Prelims 2016 from SBI’s official website or through our websites and articles.

Here is the link to the SBI’s website: http://ibps.sifyitest.com/sbipomay16/

SBI PO 2016 FAQs

SBI is one of the most renowned banks in India. It has changed the way recruitment is done in banking sector. It is much known for its various examinations that are conducted every year to fill various available posts. SBI PO exam is one such examinations conducted by SBI for the probationary Officer Cadre. This position offers a very challenging and responsible career in banking domain along with a remarkable salary and other allowances.

SBI PO Exam 2016 has been advertised through “RECRUITMENT OF PROBATIONARY OFFICERS IN STATE BANK OF INDIA ADVERTISEMENT NO-CRPD/PO/2016-17/02”. Candidates in huge numbers are eyeing for SBI PO 2016 preliminary examination that will held on 18^th July, 2016. This is once a year opportunity that sorts and recruits a lot of competent candidates that really want to get into banking domain for an exceptional career ahead.

This article has compiled a lot of common and frequently asked questions about SBI PO 2016 Exam to clarify all your doubts and to guide you better.

5. What are the important dates for SBI PO 2016 Exam?

Here is the table on all the important dates related to SBI PO Exam 2016 that must be kept in mind.

5. Is there any published detailed advertisement for the upcoming SBI PO exam 2016?

Yes, there is a detailed advertisement on SBI PO Exam 2016 published by SBI in both the English and Hindi Languages. It is always recommended that candidates must go through the complete advertisement before starting registration process.

You can download SBI PO Exam 2016 English advertisement by clicking on the given link: http://www.sbi.co.in/webfiles/uploads/files/PO_2016_ENGLISH_CRPD_PO_2016_17_02.pdf

If you are interested in SBI PO Exam 2016 Hindi advertisement, then download it from this link: http://www.sbi.co.in/webfiles/uploads/files/PO_2016_HINDI_CRPD_PO_2016_17_02.pdf

 How many vacancies are to be filled through SBI PO 2016 Exam?

There are enormous vacancies to be filled for the post of Probationary Officer in this year at State Bank of India. The mentioned below table details discloses vacancies available in 2016 for the SBI PO Post.

 *Vacancies reserved for OBC category are available to OBC Candidates belonging to 'Non-Creamy Layer'*

It must be noted that ‘Creamy Layer' OBC candidates should indicate their category as 'General'

5. What is the eligibility criteria required for SBI PO 2016 Exam?

SBI is very particular about the eligibility norms that have been laid down by it so to check and sort applicants at very initial stage first. The mentioned below Eligibility Criteria must be checked before moving forward for the registration process.

• Essential Academic Qualifications required for SBI PO Exam 2016

• Graduation or equivalent degree in any discipline from a recognized university/ college/ institute or by the central government as on 31^st August, 2016 is required.
• Candidates who have Integrated Dual Degree can also apply but must make sure that their passing certificate shall be on or before 31^st August, 2016.
• Those candidates who are waiting for their final year results can also apply with a condition that they must possess passing certificate shall be on or before 31^st August, 2016 at the time of interview.

• Age Limit for SBI PO Exam 2016

No candidate below 21 years and above 30 years as on 1^st April, 2016 is allowed to give SBI PO Exam 2016 which means that candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.04.1986 and not later than 01.04.1995 (Include both the dates).

5. Is there any relaxation in the upper age limit for the reserved class or for other special case applicants?

Yes, there is a relaxation in the upper age limit for candidates as per the table provided for your support.

5. What is the Registration or Application fee that needs to be paid for the SBI PO Exam 2016?

Aspiring candidate need to pay one time registration or application fee for the SBI PO Exam 2016 only via online mode after you register yourself and fill the examination form. This fee is non refundable.

The table shows category-wise fees that need to be submitted to take this examination.  

5. How can I apply for the SBI PO Exam 2016?

Here is the complete guide on how you can register yourself, fill the exam form and pay exam fee online.

• Registration for SBI PO Exam 2016: Candidates shall go through the given link: http://ibps.sifyitest.com/sbipomay16/basic_details.php to register their candidature online and proceed with all the further steps required to fill the form. You will receive registration ID and password after submitting your registration form details; make sure that you keep these details safe with you.  
• After you have received registration ID and password, fill examination form with correct personal and educational qualifications information. You are required to upload your recent picture and signature to complete the process.
• After this step, you must pay application fee via provided online options such as Credit/Debit/Internet Banking. Submit form and fees successfully to get an e-receipt of same.
• Now you can take print of your filled application for future references from here: http://ibps.sifyitest.com/sbipomay16/

5. Is there any helpline number or e-mail ID to contact for all the exam form filling related queries?

Yes, In case of any problem in filling up the form, payment of fee/intimation charges or receipt of Admission/Call letter, there is a proper helpdesk where you can report queries related to the SBI PO Exam 2016.

• Telephone no: 022-22820427 (between 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM on working days)
• You can e-mail at sbirect@ibpsorg.org. Candidates are advised not to forget to mention ‘RecruitmentofProbationaryOfficers inStateBank ofIndia-2016’ in the subject of the email.

5. What is the Exam pattern for SBI PO 2016 examination?

The given below table on SBI PO preliminary Exam is to tell you about the majors of this examination.

Here are the details on each section that shall be asked in SBI PO Preliminary Exam 2016:

Here are the details about SBI PO Main Exam 2016:

5. What is the selection process of SBI PO Exam 2016?

It is mandatory to qualify in all the three levels that are applicable in SBI PO Exam 2016.

The official website of SBI that can be referred for all updates is: http://www.sbi.co.in/

SBI PO 2016 Selection Procedure

Like every year, SBI is conducting Probationary officer Exam 2016 in the month of July. This exam is very important for all those who dream about their career in the banking domain. One has to qualify SBI PO Exam 2016 to take up Probationary Officer Job role in the bank which is one of the best career offering high emolument, benefits and other allowances.

The important dates of SBI PO Exam 2016 are given in the below table for your guidance.

The official website of SBI can be referred for all the latest updates on SBI PO Exam 2016. Here is the link for you: https://www.sbi.co.in/careers/

Selection Procedure of SBI PO Exam 2016

It is very important to know how SBI selects potential and suitable candidates through its SBI PO Exam process. There is a rigid procedure that is followed every year to hire capable probationary officers. Here is the complete and crisp detail on SBI PO Exam 2016 selection procedure to help you in preparing for this exam.

SBI PO 2016 Exam shall be carried out in three preeminent phases. Candidate must qualify in all three phases to actually get into his/her dream job as a PO in the bank. The SBI PO 2016 Exam phases are mentioned below:

5. Preliminary Examination
5. Main Examination
5. Personality Test or, GD & Interview Phase

The first two SBI PO examinations are conducted in an online mode. These are objective type examinations that offer four choices; out of which candidate need to choose/mark the correct one.

Now, let us discuss each phase in greater detail so that you are well aware of the SBI PO selection procedure that shall be followed in 2016 exam and this will finally help you in preparing a very productive study plan.

The table below shows highlights of SBI PO preliminary Exam 2016:

Certain Points to keep in mind about SBI PO Preliminary Exam 2016

5. The most important thing is that there is sectional cutoff in SBI PO Preliminary 2016 Examination which means that candidate need to qualify in all the three mentioned above sections with the minimum marks.
5. The total time allotted is 60 minutes (1 hour) for SBI PO Preliminary 2016 Examination. There is no fixed time for any section; you can start with any section and end with any.
5. This is an online examination that means you are required to mark all the answers on the computer system; you must make sure that you mark responses carefully.
5. It is advisable to read all the instructions conscientiously before starting SBI PO preliminary exam.
6. For every right response, 1 mark is awarded to the candidate and for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. In case no response has been marked, then no mark shall be deducted.

An aspiring candidate who will clear SBI PO Preliminary exam 2016 shall be eligible for the SBI PO Main Exam 2016.

Here is the sneak peak of major Points to keep in mind about SBI PO Main Exam 2016

5. SBI PO Main Exam 2016 shall be divided into two prime sections:

• Objective Test
• Descriptive Test

5. Both the SBI PO objective and Descriptive tests shall be conducted online. Objective test will have multiple choice questions, while Descriptive test requires writing on computer through the keyboard on specific questions asked.
5. Objective test is further comprised of 200 questions in total organized in 4 major sections. You are required to pass in every section as there is sectional cut off criteria.
5. Objective test will have defined time limit for each of its section.
5. The total time allotted is 180 minutes (3 hours) for SBI PO Main 2016 Examination. For first two hours you are required to complete objective test; for the next 1 hour, you are required to write descriptive paper.
6. For every right response, 1 mark is awarded to the candidate and for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. In case no response has been marked, then no mark shall be deducted.

Now, let us focus on the highlights of SBI PO Main Exam 2016 through the table shown below:

Major Points to keep in mind about SBI PO Main Exam Descriptive Test

5. SBI PO Main Exam Descriptive Test carries 50 marks and one can easily score full marks through a good consistent practice session on questions that are expected in the exam. The important things that must be focused for attempting this test well are mentioned below:

• Formal letter writing
• Paragraph Writing
• Precise/ synopsis Writing
• Summary Writing for comprehensions
• Essay Writing

5. SBI PO Main Exam Descriptive Test is just to check your English writing skills. So, make sure you work a lot on your writing skills that too in an online mode.
5. Work on your English vocabulary to give your writing a very strong and crusty impression.  
5. You must practice by write directly on the system to keep your writing speed in check and to enhance it on daily basis.
5. If two candidates are securing same marks in the SBI PO Main Examination 2016, then rank preference shall be given to the candidate who has secured highest marks in SBI PO Exam 2016 Objective test rather than Descriptive test.

Now, let us focus on the highlights of SBI Personal Interview and GD phase

After a candidate has qualified in SBI PO main exam, he will be called for the final Personal Interview and GD round.

Here are some pointers that will help you in qualifying SBI Personal Interview and GD phase with amazing marks.

5. Try to learn current affairs especially, on the banking domain and recent national and international events through news channels, newspapers and magazines for the GD round.
5. Do not try to yell or, shout in the SBI PO Exam GD round as it deducts your marks. You must be very crisp, confident and precise on your view point on the topic.
5. First, try to listen clearly in both the rounds so that you explain exactly what is desired from you.
5. For SBI PO interview round, just be confident; wear a slight smile throughout the interview; dress formally and present yourself smartly.   

How the final assessment shall be done in SBI PO Exam 2016?

SBI has certain rules on which the final assessment for the candidates is made. The mentioned below rules are to let you know about the SBI PO Exam 2016 final assessment procedure well.

5. The marks obtained in the SBI PO preliminary Exam will not be added in the final assessment. Candidates just have to qualify this phase to give further rounds.
5. The marks obtained in the SBI PO Main Exam (Of both the objective and Descriptive tests) will be added in the final assessment along with the marks obtained in the SBI GD and Interview round.
5. Ranks are given to each candidate as per the final marks obtained and every year SBI releases merit rank list of those candidates who finally make it for the post of Probationary officer.

An aspiring candidate must go through the complete advertisement on SBI PO Exam 2016 that was recently published by SBI. Here is the link for you: https://www.ibpsexam.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/SBI-PO-Recruitment-.pdf  

SBI PO 2016 Exam Pattern

State Bank of India or, SBI is an eminent bank which is renowned for mass hiring every year through its various online bank examinations and interview process. The most sought exam of this bank is SBI PO Exam which is conducted once in every year to hire for Probationary Officer cadre. If you are eyeing for SBI PO Exam this year, then it is very important to begin with the meticulous knowledge of this exam.

Time is one of the major constraints for SBI PO Exam 2016 that need a coherent road map explaining how to nicely organize allotted time for its examinations so that every section is well attempted and you get to revise all your marked answers at least for once.  

SBI PO Exam 2016 Eligibility

SBI reviews eligibility of every candidate who registers and fills form for SBI PO Exam against laid down criteria. Before you start the registration process, you must check whether you are eligible for the exam or not. The eligibility criteria for the SBI PO Exam 2016 are mentioned here:

5. Age: For general category candidates, age limit is between 21 years to 30 years as on 1^st April, 2015 and for reserved category candidates, age relaxation is applicable as per the government rules.
5. Nationality:  An aspiring candidate must be an Indian resident with a valid residence proof.
5. Qualifications: Candidate must have qualified graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

If any person is waiting for his/her final year result, then also he/she can take up SBI PO Exam 2016 on the condition that he/she must possess passing certificate as on 31^st August, 2016.  

5. CIBIL Status: Candidates with a very bad CIBIL score or, loan default history are not eligible for taking up SBI PO 2016 examination.  

You must go through the complete advertisement that is published about the SBI PO Exam 2016 to know every minute detail related to it. Here is the link for the advertisement: https://www.ibpsexam.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/SBI-PO-Recruitment-.pdf  

Exam Pattern of SBI PO 2016

SBI PO Exam requires a great hold on every section that is asked in SBI Clerk preliminary and Main Examinations along with the implementation of a perfect time table that helps in guiding about managing time well. It is advisable to start your preparation as early as possible so that you get sufficient time to revise all the topics that are asked in this exam.

Qualify SBI PO Exam 2016 by qualifying in its selection procedure phases. There are three major phases that need to qualify; these phases are given below for your better understanding:

• SBI PO Preliminary Examination: This is an online objective type examination of 60 minutes which is divided into three specific sections. Candidates who qualify this exam are further called for the next phase which is SBI PO Main exam.
• SBI PO Main Examination: This is an online (both objective and Descriptive type)exam of 3 hours which comprises of two major sections:

• Objective section: This section further has four specific sections; each section has fixed timings as mentioned in the below table.
• Descriptive type: This section has three questions that you are supposed to elaborate by writing on them.

• SBI GD & Interview round: This round is conducted after candidate qualifies SBI PO Main examination.

Table to guide you about the Exam Pattern of SBI PO Exam 2016

As we have discussed about the major sections that shall be asked in SBI PO Exam 2016, it is time to move on to the major topics that must be focused to prepare efficiently for SBI PO Exam 2016 examination.

The mentioned below table is to let you prepare for SBI PO Exam 2016 exactly according to its pattern so that you qualify this examination in your first attempt.

How to prepare according to the SBI PO Exam pattern?

Here are some of the preparation tips for preparing exactly as per the SBI PO Exam pattern.

5. Practice every section through free online SBI PO Exam 2016 mock tests. You must make sure that these mock tests are strictly based on the SBI PO Exam pattern.
5. Subscribe to online free material based on the SBI PO Exam 2016 pattern that is available in the form of weekly magazines, e-books, journals, presentations, audios and videos.
5. Work on all the shortcuts, tricks and techniques for solving reasoning and mathematical questions asked in SBI PO Exam fast.
5. Learn English Grammar topics and consistently practice the same from both the online and offline sources.

You must also practice a lot of comprehensions and unseen passages to master SBI PO Exam 2016 English Language section.  

5. SBI PO Exam GK section focuses on the Banking terms and concepts. Grab magazines, books and material based on banking domain to update your knowledge base.  
5. Computer ability section in SBI PO Exam tests your basic computer knowledge. It is essential that you learn all the basic knowledge related to computers, networking and internet through books and journals.

Important Links for SBI PO Exam 2016

The official website of SBI that can be referred for all the latest updates on SBI PO Exam 2016: https://www.sbi.co.in/careers/  

SBI PO Exam 2016 Syllabus

It is de rigueur to know everything about the syllabus of SBI PO Exam 2016 and all the important topics that might be asked in the exam so that you are completely prepared to take this exam.

The table given below on SBI PO preliminary Exam is to explain aspects of this examination.

 Here are the details on each section that is asked in SBI PO Preliminary Exam:

The given below table on SBI PO Main Exam is to explain aspects of this examination.

Here are the details on each section that is asked in SBI PO Main Exam:

Major SBI PO Exam 2016 topics to focus on are given below in the table:

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SBI PO 2016 Important Dates

SBI is one of the most sought-after banks for the position of Probationary Officer as it offers remunerative package along with officer position. All the interested candidates are required to go through the registration process to give SBI Exam 2016 for the positions of Probationary Officer. 

The Selection Scheme of SBI PO Exam 2016 is mentioned below.

• The SBI PO Exam will take place in two phases: Preliminary Exam and Main Exam.
• After a candidate clears both the online examinations, he/she has to go through Group Discussion and Interview rounds.

If you are also eyeing for this examination, you must know all the SBI PO Exam 2016 important dates related to this exam so that nothing is missed out. The table given below is to help you in gearing up for this important exam.

Some important points to note for the SBI PO EXAM 2016

5. The minimum eligibility criterion to give SBI PO Exam is graduation degree in any discipline or, equivalent from a recognized university or, college.  Candidates who are in the final year of their graduation or, results are awaited can also give this exam subject to the condition that they have to show their passing proof on or before 31^st August, 2016.
5. SBI PO Exam 2016 is an online examination that is based on marking scheme. 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.

You must regularly visit official website of SBI at www.sbi.co.in to keep yourself thoroughly updated.

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QUICK PREPARATION TIPS FOR SBI PO 2016

SBI PO exam 2016 is the gateway to hold Probationary Officer position in one of the most prestigious banks in India.

Important things that must be kept in mind about SBI PO Main Exam 2016 are mentioned in the given table.

Quick Preparation Guide for SBI PO Exam 2016

It is very important to prepare a time table and strategy to crack SBI PO exam 2016. You can follow the table given below for section-wise preparation of SBI PO objective exam.

Read full advertisement on SBI PO Exam 2016 here: https://www.ibpsexam.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/SBI-PO-Recruitment-.pdf

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